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Squirrel's Pick Squirrel's PickThe best game on this page. If you only try one, try this. Closest Match Closest MatchThe most similar game to the anchor, by what players say.
DrivingImmersive SimTrading
$19.99 ~48.6 hr median no co-op complexity: light 89.1% of 10k
The Squirrel's verdictCar Dealer Simulator widens the vehicle-business loop past paint and screws: buying, repairing, and reselling cars across a full dealership operation rather than three trucks and decal jobs. Median playtime reaches 48.6 hours. Reviews flag that showroom customization is now locked behind a paid DLC, and some note the game still carries bugs.
Not for you if you want multiplayer co-op, or you're wary of paying extra for content reviewers say should be in the base game.
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Budget Pick Budget PickThe best game here for the least money.
Open WorldAutomobile SimDriving
$14.99 ~24.9 hr median co-op complexity: light 82.2% of 7k
The Squirrel's verdictCranes, diggers, and excavators replace Diesel Brothers' paint guns and wrenches: Construction Simulator 2015 has you transporting materials and placing loads across contract sites rather than working on three trucks in a garage. Co-op is supported. Reviews are consistent that actual construction is minimal — contracts amount to delivery checklists, with no quality checks and no way to fail. Steam rating is Very Positive and median playtime is 24.9 hours.
Not for you if you want hands-on building mechanics rather than driving equipment between waypoints to fulfill material-delivery lists.
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DrivingImmersive SimTrading
$14.99 ~13.2 hr median no co-op complexity: light 79.4% of 1k
The Squirrel's verdictUsed Cars Simulator keeps the buy-fix-paint-sell loop but widens it: cars take real damage through a durability system, missions send you into legal and illegal deals, and driving mixes with police encounters. Median playtime sits at 13.2 hours across buying, stealing, and repairing. Fits players who wanted more scope and consequence than a paint-and-screw loop offered.
Not for you if you want a focused repair sim without added survival mechanics like eating and sleeping, or a police-chase system reviewers call punishing and buggy.
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Automobile SimOpen WorldDriving
Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$19.99 ~4.9 hr median co-op complexity: light 70.8% of 2k
The Squirrel's verdictHauling cargo, loading with a forklift, and navigating a small open map replace Diesel Brothers' garage-bound paint and part work. Vehicle variety is a draw, but customization is thin and reviews note repetition sets in quickly. Median playtime is 4.9 hours. Fits players who wanted Diesel Brothers' trucks moving under their own power rather than sitting still on a lift.
Not for you if you want meaningful vehicle customization, repair mechanics, or a large map to drive across.
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